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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 858.25 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 858.25 and 599.54 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 858.25 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/858.25 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 858.25 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 514,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,555.21/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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