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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 838.14 and 525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 838.14 and 525.62 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 838.14 = 525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/838.14 = 525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 838.14 × 525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 440,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,538.96/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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