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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.59, 1,003.31 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.59, 1,003.31 and 625.68 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.59 : 1,003.31 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.59/1,003.31 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.59x = 1,003.31 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.59x = 627,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,747.87/730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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