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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,092.51 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,092.51 and 625.28 is: 941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,092.51 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,092.51 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,092.51 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 683,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,119.19/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.25

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