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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.31, 849.73 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.31, 849.73 and 526.28 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.31 : 849.73 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.31/849.73 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.31x = 849.73 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.31x = 447,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,190.34/615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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