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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,285.02 and 625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,285.02 and 625.05 is: 936.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,285.02 = 625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,285.02 = 625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,285.02 × 625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 803,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,201.75/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.66

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