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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 883.74 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 883.74 and 525.16 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 883.74 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/883.74 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 883.74 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 464,104.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,104.90/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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