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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.79, 1,006.72 and 625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.79, 1,006.72 and 625.54 is: 861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.79 : 1,006.72 = 625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.79/1,006.72 = 625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.79x = 1,006.72 × 625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.79x = 629,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,743.63/730.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.73

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