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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,276.87 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,276.87 and 532.38 is: 734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,276.87 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,276.87 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,276.87 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 679,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,780.05/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.63

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