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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 931.35 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 931.35 and 526.89 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 931.35 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/931.35 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 931.35 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 490,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,719.00/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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