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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,276.83 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,276.83 and 526.91 is: 727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,276.83 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,276.83 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,276.83 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 672,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,768.11/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.09

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