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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 863.13 and 559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 863.13 and 559.67 is: 772.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 863.13 = 559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/863.13 = 559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 863.13 × 559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 483,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,060.85/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.56

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