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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 935.64 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 935.64 and 514.55 is: 769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 935.64 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/935.64 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 935.64 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 481,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,435.90/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.71

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