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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 932.88 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 932.88 and 528.86 is: 729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 932.88 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/932.88 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 932.88 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 493,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,362.92/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.52

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