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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.86, 1,422.90 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.86, 1,422.90 and 625.32 is: 936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.86 : 1,422.90 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.86/1,422.90 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.86x = 1,422.90 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.86x = 889,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,767.83/949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.74

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