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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.20, 1,382.75 and 532.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.20, 1,382.75 and 532.28 is: 797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.20 : 1,382.75 = 532.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.20/1,382.75 = 532.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.20x = 1,382.75 × 532.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.20x = 736,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,010.17/923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.24

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