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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 863.55 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 863.55 and 620.22 is: 856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 863.55 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/863.55 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 863.55 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 535,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,590.98/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.84

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