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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.89, 931.86 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.89, 931.86 and 527.27 is: 728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.89 : 931.86 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.89/931.86 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.89x = 931.86 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.89x = 491,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,337.16/674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.03

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