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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.77, 1,406.61 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.77, 1,406.61 and 625.84 is: 937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.77 : 1,406.61 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.77/1,406.61 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.77x = 1,406.61 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.77x = 880,311.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,311.63/938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.73

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