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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 870.39 and 525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 870.39 and 525.55 is: 725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 870.39 = 525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/870.39 = 525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 870.39 × 525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 457,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,429.11/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.95

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