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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,302.92 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,302.92 and 625.40 is: 937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,302.92 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,302.92 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,302.92 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 814,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,846.17/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.23

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