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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.90, 1,013.22 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.90, 1,013.22 and 625.20 is: 860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.90 : 1,013.22 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.90/1,013.22 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.90x = 1,013.22 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.90x = 633,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,465.14/735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.80

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