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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.09, 1,002.62 and 625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.09, 1,002.62 and 625.17 is: 858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.09 : 1,002.62 = 625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.09/1,002.62 = 625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.09x = 1,002.62 × 625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.09x = 626,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,807.95/730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.54

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