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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 937.31 and 571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 937.31 and 571.14 is: 855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 937.31 = 571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/937.31 = 571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 937.31 × 571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 535,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,332.38/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.42

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