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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 861.43 and 500.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 861.43 and 500.79 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 861.43 = 500.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/861.43 = 500.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 861.43 × 500.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 431,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,395.53/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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