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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 859.52 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 859.52 and 525.12 is: 723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 859.52 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/859.52 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 859.52 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 451,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,351.14/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.69

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