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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.64, 1,401.17 and 625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.64, 1,401.17 and 625.55 is: 937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.64 : 1,401.17 = 625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.64/1,401.17 = 625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.64x = 1,401.17 × 625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.64x = 876,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,491.76/934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.79

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