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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 905.76 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 905.76 and 525.36 is: 724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 905.76 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/905.76 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 905.76 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 475,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,850.07/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.94

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