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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,045.47 and 625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,045.47 and 625.24 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,045.47 = 625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,045.47 = 625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,045.47 × 625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 653,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,669.66/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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