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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,277.85 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,277.85 and 527.67 is: 728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,277.85 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,277.85 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,277.85 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 674,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,283.11/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.15

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