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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 939.84 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 939.84 and 571.41 is: 858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 939.84 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/939.84 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 939.84 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 537,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,033.97/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.16

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