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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.77, 848.98 and 525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.77, 848.98 and 525.73 is: 726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.77 : 848.98 = 525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.77/848.98 = 525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.77x = 848.98 × 525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.77x = 446,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,334.26/614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.02

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