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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.06, 1,425.69 and 625.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.06, 1,425.69 and 625.65 is: 938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.06 : 1,425.69 = 625.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.06/1,425.69 = 625.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.06x = 1,425.69 × 625.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.06x = 891,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,982.95/950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.88

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