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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.39, 1,046.16 and 625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.39, 1,046.16 and 625.74 is: 862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.39 : 1,046.16 = 625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.39/1,046.16 = 625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.39x = 1,046.16 × 625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.39x = 654,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,624.16/759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.04

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