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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 937.23 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 937.23 and 515.88 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 937.23 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/937.23 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 937.23 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 483,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,498.21/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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