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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 863.26 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 863.26 and 526.70 is: 727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 863.26 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/863.26 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 863.26 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 454,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,679.88/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.35

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