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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 863.18 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 863.18 and 556.02 is: 767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 863.18 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/863.18 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 863.18 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 479,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,945.34/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.63

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