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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 936.01 and 526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 936.01 and 526.27 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 936.01 = 526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/936.01 = 526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 936.01 × 526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 492,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,596.83/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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