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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.60, 1,301.94 and 625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.60, 1,301.94 and 625.38 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.60 : 1,301.94 = 625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.60/1,301.94 = 625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.60x = 1,301.94 × 625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.60x = 814,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,207.24/869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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