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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 936.98 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 936.98 and 564.60 is: 845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 936.98 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/936.98 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 936.98 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 529,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,018.91/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.89

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