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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 862.79 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 862.79 and 570.15 is: 786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 862.79 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/862.79 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 862.79 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 491,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,916.87/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.78

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