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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,277.91 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,277.91 and 527.76 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,277.91 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,277.91 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,277.91 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 674,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,429.78/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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