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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.38, 1,302.91 and 625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.38, 1,302.91 and 625.39 is: 937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.38 : 1,302.91 = 625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.38/1,302.91 = 625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.38x = 1,302.91 × 625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.38x = 814,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,826.88/869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.25

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