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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,277.08 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,277.08 and 527.02 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,277.08 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,277.08 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,277.08 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 673,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,046.70/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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