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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.56, 854.43 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.56, 854.43 and 527.11 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.56 : 854.43 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.56/854.43 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.56x = 854.43 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.56x = 450,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,378.60/620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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