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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,276.48 and 532.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,276.48 and 532.03 is: 734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,276.48 = 532.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,276.48 = 532.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,276.48 × 532.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 679,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,125.65/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.18

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