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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,026.24 and 625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,026.24 and 625.44 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,026.24 = 625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,026.24 = 625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,026.24 × 625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 641,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,851.55/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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