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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.71, 1,277.50 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.71, 1,277.50 and 527.36 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.71 : 1,277.50 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.71/1,277.50 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.71x = 1,277.50 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.71x = 673,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,702.40/925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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