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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.21, 930.85 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.21, 930.85 and 525.37 is: 724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.21 : 930.85 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.21/930.85 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.21x = 930.85 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.21x = 489,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,040.66/675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.28

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