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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,368.96 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,368.96 and 625.60 is: 935.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,368.96 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,368.96 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,368.96 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 856,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,421.38/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.94

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