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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.11, 1,054.88 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.11, 1,054.88 and 625.08 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.11 : 1,054.88 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.11/1,054.88 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.11x = 1,054.88 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.11x = 659,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,381.27/765.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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