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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.67, 871.79 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.67, 871.79 and 526.59 is: 726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.67 : 871.79 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.67/871.79 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.67x = 871.79 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.67x = 459,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,073.26/631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.77

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