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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.59, 1,276.95 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.59, 1,276.95 and 532.38 is: 734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,276.95 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,276.95 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,276.95 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 679,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,822.64/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.47

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