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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 936.59 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 936.59 and 534.21 is: 800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 936.59 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/936.59 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 936.59 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 500,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,333.07/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.10

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