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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,300.05 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,300.05 and 625.32 is: 936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,300.05 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,300.05 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,300.05 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 812,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,947.27/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.23

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