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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 926.98 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 926.98 and 625.04 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 926.98 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/926.98 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 926.98 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 579,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,399.58/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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