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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,055.13 and 625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,055.13 and 625.26 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,055.13 = 625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,055.13 = 625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,055.13 × 625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 659,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,730.58/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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