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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.38, 1,211.50 and 625.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.38, 1,211.50 and 625.13 is: 938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.38 : 1,211.50 = 625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.38/1,211.50 = 625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.38x = 1,211.50 × 625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.38x = 757,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,338.94/807.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.03

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