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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 876.42 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 876.42 and 525.16 is: 724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 876.42 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/876.42 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 876.42 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 460,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,260.73/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.00

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