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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 863.51 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 863.51 and 556.27 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 863.51 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/863.51 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 863.51 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 480,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,344.71/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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