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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 866.72 and 579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 866.72 and 579.84 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 866.72 = 579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/866.72 = 579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 866.72 × 579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 502,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,558.92/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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