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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 937.08 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 937.08 and 568.20 is: 850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 937.08 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/937.08 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 937.08 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 532,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,448.86/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.58

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