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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 862.29 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 862.29 and 537.09 is: 740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 862.29 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/862.29 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 862.29 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 463,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,124.65/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.63

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