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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 870.82 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 870.82 and 525.88 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 870.82 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/870.82 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 870.82 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 457,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,946.82/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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