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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.69, 1,095.92 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.69, 1,095.92 and 625.80 is: 939.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.69 : 1,095.92 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.69/1,095.92 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.69x = 1,095.92 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.69x = 685,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,823.61/729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.88

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