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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 929.67 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 929.67 and 526.68 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 929.67 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/929.67 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 929.67 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 489,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,638.60/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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