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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 862.92 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 862.92 and 527.36 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 862.92 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/862.92 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 862.92 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 455,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,069.49/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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