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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.65, 1,083.82 and 628.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.65, 1,083.82 and 628.45 is: 938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.65 : 1,083.82 = 628.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.65/1,083.82 = 628.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.65x = 1,083.82 × 628.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.65x = 681,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,126.68/725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.64

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