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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 719.94 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 719.94 and 524.16 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 719.94 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/719.94 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 719.94 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 377,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,363.75/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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