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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.55, 1,268.38 and 625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.55, 1,268.38 and 625.31 is: 861.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.55 : 1,268.38 = 625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.55/1,268.38 = 625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.55x = 1,268.38 × 625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.55x = 793,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,129.89/920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.58

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