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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,212.60 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,212.60 and 625.93 is: 938.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,212.60 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,212.60 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,212.60 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 759,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,002.72/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.90

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