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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 862.80 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 862.80 and 543.08 is: 749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 862.80 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/862.80 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 862.80 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 468,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,569.42/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.33

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