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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 853.16 and 525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 853.16 and 525.34 is: 725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 853.16 = 525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/853.16 = 525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 853.16 × 525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 448,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,199.07/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.77

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