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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.13, 932.21 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.13, 932.21 and 527.51 is: 728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.13 : 932.21 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.13/932.21 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.13x = 932.21 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.13x = 491,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,750.10/675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.38

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