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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,297.23 and 625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,297.23 and 625.33 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,297.23 = 625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,297.23 = 625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,297.23 × 625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 811,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,196.84/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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