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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 863.10 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 863.10 and 521.10 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 863.10 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/863.10 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 863.10 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 449,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,761.41/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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