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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.21, 1,109.63 and 625.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.21, 1,109.63 and 625.07 is: 938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.21 : 1,109.63 = 625.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.21/1,109.63 = 625.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.21x = 1,109.63 × 625.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.21x = 693,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,596.42/739.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.29

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