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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 863.28 and 556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 863.28 and 556.37 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 863.28 = 556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/863.28 = 556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 863.28 × 556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 480,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,300.17/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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