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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.77, 1,277.61 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.77, 1,277.61 and 532.83 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.77 : 1,277.61 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.77/1,277.61 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.77x = 1,277.61 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.77x = 680,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,748.94/925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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