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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 854.58 and 526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 854.58 and 526.29 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 854.58 = 526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/854.58 = 526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 854.58 × 526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 449,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,756.91/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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