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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 939.44 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 939.44 and 533.48 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 939.44 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/939.44 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 939.44 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 501,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,172.45/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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