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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 863.28 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 863.28 and 520.68 is: 718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 863.28 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/863.28 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 863.28 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 449,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,492.63/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.96

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