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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,277.64 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,277.64 and 532.84 is: 735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,277.64 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,277.64 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,277.64 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 680,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,777.70/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.31

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