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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.02, 1,425.04 and 625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.02, 1,425.04 and 625.30 is: 937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.02 : 1,425.04 = 625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.02/1,425.04 = 625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.02x = 1,425.04 × 625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.02x = 891,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,072.39/950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.95

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