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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.71, 1,303.27 and 625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.71, 1,303.27 and 625.71 is: 938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.71 : 1,303.27 = 625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.71/1,303.27 = 625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.71x = 1,303.27 × 625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.71x = 815,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,469.07/868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.71

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