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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 863.33 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 863.33 and 556.74 is: 767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 863.33 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/863.33 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 863.33 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 480,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,647.56/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.98

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