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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 853.86 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 853.86 and 524.68 is: 722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 853.86 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/853.86 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 853.86 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 448,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,003.26/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.91

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