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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.05, 1,266.63 and 625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.05, 1,266.63 and 625.19 is: 935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.05 : 1,266.63 = 625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.05/1,266.63 = 625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.05x = 1,266.63 × 625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.05x = 791,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,878.08/846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.98

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