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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,065.72 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,065.72 and 625.04 is: 863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,065.72 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,065.72 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,065.72 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 666,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,117.63/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.47

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