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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.96, 1,134.15 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.96, 1,134.15 and 625.35 is: 938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.96 : 1,134.15 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.96/1,134.15 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.96x = 1,134.15 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.96x = 709,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,240.70/755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.20

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