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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.57, 857.02 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.57, 857.02 and 602.20 is: 825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.57 : 857.02 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.57/857.02 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.57x = 857.02 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.57x = 516,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,094.43/625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.01

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