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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,301.16 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,301.16 and 625.68 is: 937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,301.16 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,301.16 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,301.16 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 814,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,109.79/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.89

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