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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,297.89 and 625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,297.89 and 625.81 is: 863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,297.89 = 625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,297.89 = 625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,297.89 × 625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 812,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,232.54/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.97

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