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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,277.10 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,277.10 and 532.34 is: 734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,277.10 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,277.10 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,277.10 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 679,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,851.41/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.70

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