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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,276.81 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,276.81 and 526.86 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,276.81 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,276.81 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,276.81 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 672,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,700.12/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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