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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,085.94 and 629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,085.94 and 629.37 is: 941.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,085.94 = 629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,085.94 = 629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,085.94 × 629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 683,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,458.06/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.71

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