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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,276.91 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,276.91 and 532.16 is: 734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,276.91 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,276.91 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,276.91 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 679,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,511.38/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.45

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