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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 863.70 and 528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 863.70 and 528.57 is: 730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 863.70 = 528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/863.70 = 528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 863.70 × 528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 456,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,525.91/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.28

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