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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,296.69 and 625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,296.69 and 625.18 is: 862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,296.69 = 625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,296.69 = 625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,296.69 × 625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 810,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,664.65/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.12

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