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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,277.15 and 532.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,277.15 and 532.49 is: 734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,277.15 = 532.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,277.15 = 532.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,277.15 × 532.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 680,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,060.56/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.83

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