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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 886.28 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 886.28 and 524.68 is: 723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 886.28 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/886.28 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 886.28 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 465,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,011.87/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.38

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