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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 861.54 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 861.54 and 526.36 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 861.54 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/861.54 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 861.54 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 453,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,480.19/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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