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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,277.07 and 532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,277.07 and 532.47 is: 734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,277.07 = 532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,277.07 = 532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,277.07 × 532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 680,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,001.46/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.83

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