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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,372.08 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,372.08 and 625.28 is: 938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,372.08 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,372.08 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,372.08 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 857,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,934.18/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.21

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