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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.20, 904.77 and 525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.20, 904.77 and 525.15 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.20 : 904.77 = 525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.20/904.77 = 525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.20x = 904.77 × 525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.20x = 475,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,139.97/655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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