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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,320.27 and 625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,320.27 and 625.25 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,320.27 = 625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,320.27 = 625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,320.27 × 625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 825,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,498.82/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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