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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 939.96 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 939.96 and 555.30 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 939.96 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/939.96 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 939.96 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 521,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,959.79/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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