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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,276.56 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,276.56 and 532.04 is: 734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,276.56 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,276.56 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,276.56 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 679,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,182.31/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.24

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