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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 1,074.30 and 625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 1,074.30 and 625.96 is: 936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 1,074.30 = 625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/1,074.30 = 625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 1,074.30 × 625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 672,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,468.83/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.43

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