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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.90, 1,329.53 and 625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.90, 1,329.53 and 625.34 is: 938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.90 : 1,329.53 = 625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.90/1,329.53 = 625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.90x = 1,329.53 × 625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.90x = 831,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,405.85/885.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.49

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