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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 863.05 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 863.05 and 526.47 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 863.05 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/863.05 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 863.05 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 454,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,369.93/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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