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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,074.58 and 625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,074.58 and 625.06 is: 937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,074.58 = 625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,074.58 = 625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,074.58 × 625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 671,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,672.73/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.85

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