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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 861.62 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 861.62 and 525.74 is: 724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 861.62 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/861.62 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 861.62 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 452,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,988.10/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.85

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