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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 930.12 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 930.12 and 526.86 is: 726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 930.12 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/930.12 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 930.12 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 490,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,043.02/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.76

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