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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.99, 947.17 and 625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.99, 947.17 and 625.11 is: 936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.99 : 947.17 = 625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.99/947.17 = 625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.99x = 947.17 × 625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.99x = 592,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,085.44/631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.86

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