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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 940.39 and 574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 940.39 and 574.27 is: 863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 940.39 = 574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/940.39 = 574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 940.39 × 574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 540,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,033.98/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.36

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