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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 862.88 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 862.88 and 610.62 is: 842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 862.88 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/862.88 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 862.88 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 526,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,891.79/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.16

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