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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 862.24 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 862.24 and 554.32 is: 764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 862.24 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/862.24 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 862.24 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 477,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,956.88/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.54

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