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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.03, 1,276.82 and 532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.03, 1,276.82 and 532.33 is: 734.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.03 : 1,276.82 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.03/1,276.82 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.03x = 1,276.82 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.03x = 679,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,686.93/925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.77

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