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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,276.98 and 532.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,276.98 and 532.41 is: 734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,276.98 = 532.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,276.98 = 532.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,276.98 × 532.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 679,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,876.92/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.63

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