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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.59, 1,277.32 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.59, 1,277.32 and 532.74 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,277.32 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,277.32 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,277.32 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 680,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,483.91/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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