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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.24, 1,085.27 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.24, 1,085.27 and 628.08 is: 939.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.24 : 1,085.27 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.24/1,085.27 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.24x = 1,085.27 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.24x = 681,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,636.38/725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.88

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