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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.06, 1,305.30 and 625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.06, 1,305.30 and 625.10 is: 935.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.06 : 1,305.30 = 625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.06/1,305.30 = 625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.06x = 1,305.30 × 625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.06x = 815,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,943.03/872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.65

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