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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.61, 1,298.12 and 625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.61, 1,298.12 and 625.34 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.61 : 1,298.12 = 625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.61/1,298.12 = 625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.61x = 1,298.12 × 625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.61x = 811,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,756.74/940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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