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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.15, 1,143.90 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.15, 1,143.90 and 625.20 is: 942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.15 : 1,143.90 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.15/1,143.90 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.15x = 1,143.90 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.15x = 715,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,166.28/759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.06

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