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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 847.16 and 525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 847.16 and 525.59 is: 724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 847.16 = 525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/847.16 = 525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 847.16 × 525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 445,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,251.96/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.59

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