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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.83, 869.78 and 526.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.83, 869.78 and 526.07 is: 725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.83 : 869.78 = 526.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.83/869.78 = 526.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.83x = 869.78 × 526.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.83x = 457,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,565.16/630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.34

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