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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 861.69 and 514.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 861.69 and 514.39 is: 709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 861.69 = 514.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/861.69 = 514.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 861.69 × 514.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 443,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,244.72/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.07

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