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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,302.52 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,302.52 and 625.22 is: 937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,302.52 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,302.52 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,302.52 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 814,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,355.04/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.96

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