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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 938.70 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 938.70 and 534.20 is: 801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 938.70 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/938.70 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 938.70 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 501,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,453.54/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.81

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