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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.43, 783.71 and 425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.43, 783.71 and 425.71 is: 637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.43 : 783.71 = 425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.43/783.71 = 425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.43x = 783.71 × 425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.43x = 333,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,629.10/523.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.39

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