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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 862.17 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 862.17 and 573.22 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 862.17 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/862.17 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 862.17 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 494,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,213.09/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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