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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,276.97 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,276.97 and 531.97 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,276.97 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,276.97 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,276.97 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 679,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,303.88/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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