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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 852.01 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 852.01 and 525.36 is: 723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 852.01 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/852.01 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 852.01 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 447,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,611.97/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.34

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