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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.81, 807.17 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.81, 807.17 and 525.69 is: 725.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.81 : 807.17 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.81/807.17 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.81x = 807.17 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.81x = 424,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,318.57/584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.57

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