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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,319.19 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,319.19 and 625.28 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,319.19 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,319.19 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,319.19 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 824,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,863.12/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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