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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,025.70 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,025.70 and 625.84 is: 863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,025.70 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,025.70 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,025.70 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 641,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,924.09/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.50

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