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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,425.69 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,425.69 and 626.25 is: 938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,425.69 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,425.69 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,425.69 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 892,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,838.36/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.37

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