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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,276.56 and 532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,276.56 and 532.07 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,276.56 = 532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,276.56 = 532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,276.56 × 532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 679,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,214.29/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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