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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.98, 1,034.21 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.98, 1,034.21 and 625.60 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.98 : 1,034.21 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.98/1,034.21 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.98x = 1,034.21 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.98x = 646,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,998.82/749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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