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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.57, 1,276.95 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.57, 1,276.95 and 527.19 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.57 : 1,276.95 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.57/1,276.95 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.57x = 1,276.95 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.57x = 673,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,195.27/925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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