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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 861.14 and 576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 861.14 and 576.45 is: 793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 861.14 = 576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/861.14 = 576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 861.14 × 576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 496,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,404.15/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.41

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