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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.38, 2,324.96 and 625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.38, 2,324.96 and 625.76 is: 938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.38 : 2,324.96 = 625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.38/2,324.96 = 625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.38x = 2,324.96 × 625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.38x = 1,454,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,866.97/1,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.39

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