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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 945.53 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 945.53 and 527.18 is: 727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 945.53 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/945.53 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 945.53 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 498,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,459.12/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.90

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