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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,424.28 and 625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,424.28 and 625.70 is: 936.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,424.28 = 625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,424.28 = 625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,424.28 × 625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 891,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,172.00/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.77

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