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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 860.63 and 555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 860.63 and 555.15 is: 764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 860.63 = 555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/860.63 = 555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 860.63 × 555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 477,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,778.74/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.18

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