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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,276.25 and 626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,276.25 and 626.42 is: 864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,276.25 = 626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,276.25 = 626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,276.25 × 626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 799,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,468.58/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.14

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