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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.75, 1,296.81 and 625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.75, 1,296.81 and 625.46 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.75 : 1,296.81 = 625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.75/1,296.81 = 625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.75x = 1,296.81 × 625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.75x = 811,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,096.30/940.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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