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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.79, 863.37 and 521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.79, 863.37 and 521.67 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.79 : 863.37 = 521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.79/863.37 = 521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.79x = 863.37 × 521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.79x = 450,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,394.23/626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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