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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.87, 1,043.87 and 625.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.87, 1,043.87 and 625.65 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.87 : 1,043.87 = 625.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.87/1,043.87 = 625.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.87x = 1,043.87 × 625.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.87x = 653,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,097.27/756.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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