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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 855.96 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 855.96 and 527.28 is: 728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 855.96 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/855.96 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 855.96 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 451,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,330.59/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.47

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