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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,277.55 and 532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,277.55 and 532.76 is: 735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,277.55 = 532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,277.55 = 532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,277.55 × 532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 680,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,621.15/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.23

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