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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.92, 1,423.20 and 625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.92, 1,423.20 and 625.36 is: 938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.92 : 1,423.20 = 625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.92/1,423.20 = 625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.92x = 1,423.20 × 625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.92x = 890,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,012.35/947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.91

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