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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.30, 1,276.55 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.30, 1,276.55 and 532.11 is: 734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.30 : 1,276.55 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.30/1,276.55 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.30x = 1,276.55 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.30x = 679,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,262.36/925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.10

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