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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 863.84 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 863.84 and 515.20 is: 711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 863.84 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/863.84 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 863.84 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 445,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,050.37/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.22

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