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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.86, 1,277.81 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.86, 1,277.81 and 527.67 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.86 : 1,277.81 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.86/1,277.81 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.86x = 1,277.81 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.86x = 674,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,261.77/925.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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