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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.72, 1,277.46 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.72, 1,277.46 and 532.82 is: 735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.72 : 1,277.46 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.72/1,277.46 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.72x = 1,277.46 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.72x = 680,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,656.24/925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.27

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