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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 931.62 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 931.62 and 526.98 is: 727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 931.62 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/931.62 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 931.62 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 490,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,945.11/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.79

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