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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.40, 1,269.48 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.40, 1,269.48 and 625.08 is: 862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.40 : 1,269.48 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.40/1,269.48 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.40x = 1,269.48 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.40x = 793,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,526.56/920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.15

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