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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,067.99 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,067.99 and 625.12 is: 936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,067.99 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,067.99 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,067.99 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 667,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,616.11/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.61

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