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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 840.48 and 527.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 840.48 and 527.17 is: 725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 840.48 = 527.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/840.48 = 527.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 840.48 × 527.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 443,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,075.84/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.68

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