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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.92, 846.46 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.92, 846.46 and 525.08 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.92 : 846.46 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.92/846.46 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.92x = 846.46 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.92x = 444,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,459.22/612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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