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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.45, 1,277.35 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.45, 1,277.35 and 532.71 is: 735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.45 : 1,277.35 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.45/1,277.35 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.45x = 1,277.35 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.45x = 680,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,455.79/925.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.27

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