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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 863.41 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 863.41 and 542.19 is: 748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 863.41 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/863.41 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 863.41 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 468,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,135.17/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.88

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