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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.21, 1,007.72 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.21, 1,007.72 and 625.72 is: 863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.21 : 1,007.72 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.21/1,007.72 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.21x = 1,007.72 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.21x = 630,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,542.39/730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.51

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