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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 930.48 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 930.48 and 527.32 is: 727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 930.48 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/930.48 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 930.48 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 490,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,660.71/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.21

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