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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.34, 1,051.18 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.34, 1,051.18 and 625.50 is: 862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.34 : 1,051.18 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.34/1,051.18 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.34x = 1,051.18 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.34x = 657,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,513.06/762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.49

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