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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,005.58 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,005.58 and 625.92 is: 862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,005.58 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,005.58 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,005.58 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 629,412.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,412.63/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.68

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