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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.42, 845.73 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.42, 845.73 and 524.58 is: 724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.42 : 845.73 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.42/845.73 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.42x = 845.73 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.42x = 443,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,653.04/612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.43

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