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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 863.30 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 863.30 and 556.11 is: 767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 863.30 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/863.30 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 863.30 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 480,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,091.92/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.76

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