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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.28, 1,303.28 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.28, 1,303.28 and 625.68 is: 938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.28 : 1,303.28 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.28/1,303.28 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.28x = 1,303.28 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.28x = 815,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,436.23/869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.06

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