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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.50, 897.57 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.50, 897.57 and 625.86 is: 860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.50 : 897.57 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.50/897.57 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.50x = 897.57 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.50x = 561,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,753.16/652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.92

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