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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,301.40 and 625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,301.40 and 625.66 is: 938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,301.40 = 625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,301.40 = 625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,301.40 × 625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 814,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,233.92/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.49

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