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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.98, 1,076.05 and 625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.98, 1,076.05 and 625.05 is: 936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.98 : 1,076.05 = 625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.98/1,076.05 = 625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.98x = 1,076.05 × 625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.98x = 672,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,585.05/717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.78

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