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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,289.32 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,289.32 and 625.32 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,289.32 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,289.32 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,289.32 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 806,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,237.58/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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