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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 879 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 879 and 525.20 is: 724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 879 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/879 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 879 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 461,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,650.80/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.54

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