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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 791.25 and 425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 791.25 and 425.62 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 791.25 = 425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/791.25 = 425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 791.25 × 425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 336,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,771.83/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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