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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.44, 1,291.56 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.44, 1,291.56 and 625.84 is: 864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.44 : 1,291.56 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.44/1,291.56 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.44x = 1,291.56 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.44x = 808,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,309.91/935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.10

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