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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,303.20 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,303.20 and 625.80 is: 938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,303.20 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,303.20 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,303.20 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 815,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,542.56/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.70

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