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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.19, 1,371.15 and 625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.19, 1,371.15 and 625.21 is: 936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.19 : 1,371.15 = 625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.19/1,371.15 = 625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.19x = 1,371.15 × 625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.19x = 857,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,256.69/915.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.70

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