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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.77, 1,277.58 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.77, 1,277.58 and 527.49 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.77 : 1,277.58 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.77/1,277.58 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.77x = 1,277.58 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.77x = 673,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,910.67/925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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