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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 931.66 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 931.66 and 527.10 is: 727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 931.66 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/931.66 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 931.66 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 491,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,077.99/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.82

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