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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 937.60 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 937.60 and 556.94 is: 835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 937.60 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/937.60 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 937.60 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 522,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,187.90/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.10

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