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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 861.94 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 861.94 and 536.84 is: 740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 861.94 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/861.94 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 861.94 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 462,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,723.06/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.28

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