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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.22, 1,109.62 and 625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.22, 1,109.62 and 625.06 is: 938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.22 : 1,109.62 = 625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.22/1,109.62 = 625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.22x = 1,109.62 × 625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.22x = 693,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,579.08/739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.26

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