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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 899.32 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 899.32 and 527.28 is: 727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 899.32 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/899.32 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 899.32 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 474,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,193.45/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.38

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