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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,277.06 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,277.06 and 532.51 is: 734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,277.06 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,277.06 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,277.06 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 680,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,041.37/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.82

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