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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,276.79 and 532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,276.79 and 532.26 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,276.79 = 532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,276.79 = 532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,276.79 × 532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 679,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,581.58/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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