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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 868.40 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 868.40 and 525.07 is: 723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 868.40 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/868.40 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 868.40 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 455,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,966.45/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.96

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