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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,044.02 and 625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,044.02 and 625.10 is: 861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,044.02 = 625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,044.02 = 625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,044.02 × 625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 652,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,616.90/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.56

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