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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.43, 1,276.56 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.43, 1,276.56 and 532.37 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.43 : 1,276.56 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.43/1,276.56 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.43x = 1,276.56 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.43x = 679,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,605.44/925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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