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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.40, 1,276.98 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.40, 1,276.98 and 532.35 is: 734.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.40 : 1,276.98 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.40/1,276.98 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.40x = 1,276.98 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.40x = 679,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,797.11/925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.60

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