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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.45, 1,277.36 and 532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.45, 1,277.36 and 532.53 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.45 : 1,277.36 = 532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.45/1,277.36 = 532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.45x = 1,277.36 × 532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.45x = 680,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,232.52/925.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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