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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.41, 1,277.06 and 532.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.41, 1,277.06 and 532.46 is: 734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.41 : 1,277.06 = 532.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.41/1,277.06 = 532.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.41x = 1,277.06 × 532.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.41x = 679,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,974.32/925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.78

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