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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 862.18 and 513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 862.18 and 513.99 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 862.18 = 513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/862.18 = 513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 862.18 × 513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 443,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,150.61/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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