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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 862.44 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 862.44 and 567.65 is: 783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 862.44 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/862.44 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 862.44 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 489,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,559.75/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.20

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