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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 872.01 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 872.01 and 526.77 is: 727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 872.01 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/872.01 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 872.01 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 459,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,348.71/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.01

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