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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 879.84 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 879.84 and 527.10 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 879.84 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/879.84 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 879.84 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 463,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,763.66/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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