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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 936.60 and 556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 936.60 and 556.90 is: 834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 936.60 = 556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/936.60 = 556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 936.60 × 556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 521,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,592.54/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.15

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