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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 870.96 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 870.96 and 526.94 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 870.96 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/870.96 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 870.96 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 458,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,943.66/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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