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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 860.94 and 601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 860.94 and 601.26 is: 828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 860.94 = 601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/860.94 = 601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 860.94 × 601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 517,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,648.78/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.21

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