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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,277.88 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,277.88 and 527.85 is: 728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,277.88 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,277.88 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,277.88 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 674,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,526.98/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.27

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