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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 862.20 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 862.20 and 563.64 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 862.20 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/862.20 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 862.20 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 485,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,970.41/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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