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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,276.86 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,276.86 and 527.04 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,276.86 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,276.86 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,276.86 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 672,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,956.29/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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