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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 839.77 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 839.77 and 526.91 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 839.77 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/839.77 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 839.77 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 442,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,477.69/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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