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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.66, 1,277.35 and 532.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.66, 1,277.35 and 532.62 is: 734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.66 : 1,277.35 = 532.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.66/1,277.35 = 532.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.66x = 1,277.35 × 532.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.66x = 680,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,342.16/925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.98

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