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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.57, 942.92 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.57, 942.92 and 556.25 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.57 : 942.92 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.57/942.92 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.57x = 942.92 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.57x = 524,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,499.25/628.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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