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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,276.99 and 532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,276.99 and 532.45 is: 734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,276.99 = 532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,276.99 = 532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,276.99 × 532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 679,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,933.33/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.90

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