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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 939.60 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 939.60 and 614.40 is: 923.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 939.60 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/939.60 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 939.60 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 577,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,290.24/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.37

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