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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 937.89 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 937.89 and 515.88 is: 773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 937.89 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/937.89 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 937.89 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 483,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,838.69/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.30

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