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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,052.37 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,052.37 and 625.68 is: 859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,052.37 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,052.37 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,052.37 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 658,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,446.86/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.70

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