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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 931.80 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 931.80 and 527.20 is: 727.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 931.80 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/931.80 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 931.80 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 491,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,244.96/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.99

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