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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,325.73 and 625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,325.73 and 625.25 is: 862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,325.73 = 625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,325.73 = 625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,325.73 × 625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 828,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,918.34/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.32

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