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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,276.96 and 532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,276.96 and 532.40 is: 734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,276.96 = 532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,276.96 = 532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,276.96 × 532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 679,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,853.50/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.72

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