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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,064.66 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,064.66 and 625.02 is: 861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,064.66 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,064.66 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,064.66 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 665,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,433.79/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.47

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