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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,277.24 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,277.24 and 527.27 is: 727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,277.24 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,277.24 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,277.24 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 673,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,441.31/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.64

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