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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,095.12 and 625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,095.12 and 625.27 is: 939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,095.12 = 625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,095.12 = 625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,095.12 × 625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 684,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,745.68/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.10

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