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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,370.36 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,370.36 and 625.04 is: 936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,370.36 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,370.36 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,370.36 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 856,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,529.81/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.47

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