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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 938.34 and 557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 938.34 and 557.56 is: 835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 938.34 = 557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/938.34 = 557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 938.34 × 557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 523,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,180.85/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.81

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