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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.58, 1,277.32 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.58, 1,277.32 and 527.16 is: 727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.58 : 1,277.32 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.58/1,277.32 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.58x = 1,277.32 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.58x = 673,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,352.01/925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.49

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