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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 860.65 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 860.65 and 525.76 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 860.65 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/860.65 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 860.65 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 452,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,495.34/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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