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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,276.76 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,276.76 and 532.24 is: 734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,276.76 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,276.76 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,276.76 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 679,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,540.88/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.52

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