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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.21, 937.96 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.21, 937.96 and 557.20 is: 835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.21 : 937.96 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.21/937.96 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.21x = 937.96 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.21x = 522,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,631.31/625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.93

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