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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.53, 1,277.15 and 532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.53, 1,277.15 and 532.48 is: 734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.53 : 1,277.15 = 532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.53/1,277.15 = 532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.53x = 1,277.15 × 532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.53x = 680,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,056.83/925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.78

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