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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.43, 862.77 and 580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.43, 862.77 and 580.91 is: 801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.43 : 862.77 = 580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.43/862.77 = 580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.43x = 862.77 × 580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.43x = 501,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,189.59/625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.35

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