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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 865.01 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 865.01 and 528.89 is: 730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 865.01 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/865.01 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 865.01 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 457,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,492.14/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.40

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