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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.82, 1,277.59 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.82, 1,277.59 and 532.91 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.82 : 1,277.59 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.82/1,277.59 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.82x = 1,277.59 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.82x = 680,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,832.77/925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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