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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 859.26 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 859.26 and 525.48 is: 723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 859.26 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/859.26 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 859.26 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 451,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,523.94/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.87

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