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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.01, 862.91 and 559.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.01, 862.91 and 559.40 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.01 : 862.91 = 559.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.01/862.91 = 559.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.01x = 862.91 × 559.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.01x = 482,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,704.74/625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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