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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 860.88 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 860.88 and 607.68 is: 835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 860.88 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/860.88 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 860.88 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 523,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,139.56/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.79

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