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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 864.02 and 533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 864.02 and 533.09 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 864.02 = 533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/864.02 = 533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 864.02 × 533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 460,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,597.76/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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