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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 938.68 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 938.68 and 557.66 is: 836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 938.68 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/938.68 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 938.68 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 523,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,464.29/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.66

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