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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,282.28 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,282.28 and 625.08 is: 936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,282.28 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,282.28 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,282.28 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 801,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,524.46/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.73

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