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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.75, 863.94 and 560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.75, 863.94 and 560.14 is: 773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.75 : 863.94 = 560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.75/863.94 = 560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.75x = 863.94 × 560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.75x = 483,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,927.35/625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.36

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