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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,276.52 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,276.52 and 532.02 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,276.52 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,276.52 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,276.52 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 679,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,134.17/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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