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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,297.70 and 625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,297.70 and 625.51 is: 863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,297.70 = 625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,297.70 = 625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,297.70 × 625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 811,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,724.33/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.33

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