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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 863.02 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 863.02 and 595.92 is: 822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 863.02 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/863.02 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 863.02 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 514,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,290.88/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.52

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