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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 853.89 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 853.89 and 526.52 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 853.89 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/853.89 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 853.89 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 449,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,590.16/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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