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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 863.33 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 863.33 and 527.18 is: 727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 863.33 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/863.33 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 863.33 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 455,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,123.36/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.51

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