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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 937.92 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 937.92 and 561.28 is: 841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 937.92 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/937.92 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 937.92 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 526,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,435.74/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.49

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