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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.83, 1,297.53 and 625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.83, 1,297.53 and 625.55 is: 863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.83 : 1,297.53 = 625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.83/1,297.53 = 625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.83x = 1,297.53 × 625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.83x = 811,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,663.40/939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.63

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