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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,077.08 and 625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,077.08 and 625.05 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,077.08 = 625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,077.08 = 625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,077.08 × 625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 673,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,225.73/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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