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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 859.12 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 859.12 and 527.20 is: 723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 859.12 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/859.12 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 859.12 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 452,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,928.06/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.99

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