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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 940.23 and 568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 940.23 and 568.26 is: 854.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 940.23 = 568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/940.23 = 568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 940.23 × 568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 534,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,295.10/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.19

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