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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.19, 1,276.88 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.19, 1,276.88 and 526.95 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.19 : 1,276.88 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.19/1,276.88 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.19x = 1,276.88 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.19x = 672,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,849.28/925.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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