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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.56, 1,400.34 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.56, 1,400.34 and 625.56 is: 938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.56 : 1,400.34 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.56/1,400.34 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.56x = 1,400.34 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.56x = 875,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,996.69/933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.35

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