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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 868.76 and 618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 868.76 and 618.64 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 868.76 = 618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/868.76 = 618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 868.76 × 618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 537,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,449.69/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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