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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 929.27 and 526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 929.27 and 526.05 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 929.27 = 526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/929.27 = 526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 929.27 × 526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 488,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,842.48/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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