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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,102.88 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,102.88 and 625.04 is: 941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,102.88 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,102.88 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,102.88 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 689,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,344.12/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.93

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