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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,277.93 and 527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,277.93 and 527.69 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,277.93 = 527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,277.93 = 527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,277.93 × 527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 674,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,344.49/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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