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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.57, 1,277.42 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.57, 1,277.42 and 532.52 is: 734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.57 : 1,277.42 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.57/1,277.42 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.57x = 1,277.42 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.57x = 680,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,242.65/925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.95

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