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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 936.60 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 936.60 and 534.88 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 936.60 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/936.60 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 936.60 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 500,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,968.61/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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