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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 936.36 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 936.36 and 564.17 is: 844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 936.36 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/936.36 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 936.36 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 528,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,261.54/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.79

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