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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,277.94 and 527.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,277.94 and 527.79 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,277.94 = 527.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,277.94 = 527.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,277.94 × 527.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 674,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,485.93/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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