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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 863.19 and 525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 863.19 and 525.63 is: 725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 863.19 = 525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/863.19 = 525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 863.19 × 525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 453,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,718.56/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.86

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