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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.21, 1,399.55 and 625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.21, 1,399.55 and 625.45 is: 939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.21 : 1,399.55 = 625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.21/1,399.55 = 625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.21x = 1,399.55 × 625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.21x = 875,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,345.89/932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.00

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