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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 1,075.80 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 1,075.80 and 625.88 is: 940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 1,075.80 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/1,075.80 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 1,075.80 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 673,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,321.70/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.08

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