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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.83, 873.39 and 527.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.83, 873.39 and 527.77 is: 728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.83 : 873.39 = 527.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.83/873.39 = 527.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.83x = 873.39 × 527.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.83x = 460,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,944.67/632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.39

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