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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 893.08 and 628.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 893.08 and 628.25 is: 860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 893.08 = 628.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/893.08 = 628.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 893.08 × 628.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 561,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,073.83/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.65

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