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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.74, 1,191.10 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.74, 1,191.10 and 527.38 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.74 : 1,191.10 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.74/1,191.10 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.74x = 1,191.10 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.74x = 628,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,162.32/863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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