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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,276.72 and 532.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,276.72 and 532.28 is: 734.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,276.72 = 532.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,276.72 = 532.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,276.72 × 532.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 679,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,572.52/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.29

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