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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 862.94 and 538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 862.94 and 538.16 is: 742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 862.94 = 538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/862.94 = 538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 862.94 × 538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 464,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,399.79/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.28

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