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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,184.32 and 625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,184.32 and 625 is: 862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,184.32 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,184.32 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,184.32 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 740,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,200/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.42

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