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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.17, 856.88 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.17, 856.88 and 527.92 is: 728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.17 : 856.88 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.17/856.88 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.17x = 856.88 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.17x = 452,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,361.29/621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.24

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