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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.58, 1,296.29 and 625.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.58, 1,296.29 and 625.00 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.58 : 1,296.29 = 625.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.58/1,296.29 = 625.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.58x = 1,296.29 × 625.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.58x = 810,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,171.64/939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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