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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.83 and 523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.83 and 523.01 is: 721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.83 = 523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.83 = 523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.83 × 523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 453,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,360.76/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.82

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