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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 932.43 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 932.43 and 527.20 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 932.43 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/932.43 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 932.43 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 491,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,577.10/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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