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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,271.03 and 625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,271.03 and 625.01 is: 863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,271.03 = 625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,271.03 = 625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,271.03 × 625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 794,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,396.98/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.24

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