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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.21, 1,276.90 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.21, 1,276.90 and 532.22 is: 734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.21 : 1,276.90 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.21/1,276.90 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.21x = 1,276.90 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.21x = 679,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,591.72/925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.53

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