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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,027.32 and 625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,027.32 and 625.78 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,027.32 = 625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,027.32 = 625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,027.32 × 625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 642,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,876.31/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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