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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.32 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.32 and 526.64 is: 726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.32 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.32 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.32 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 453,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,078.92/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.27

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