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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 871.43 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 871.43 and 526.30 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 871.43 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/871.43 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 871.43 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 458,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,633.61/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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