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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,277.00 and 532.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,277.00 and 532.39 is: 734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,277.00 = 532.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,277.00 = 532.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,277.00 × 532.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 679,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,860.17/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.70

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