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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.58 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.58 and 574.29 is: 861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.58 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.58 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.58 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 538,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,439.95/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.48

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