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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 870.74 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 870.74 and 525.80 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 870.74 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/870.74 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 870.74 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 457,835.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,835.09/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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