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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,277.95 and 533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,277.95 and 533.13 is: 735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,277.95 = 533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,277.95 = 533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,277.95 × 533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 681,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,313.48/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.88

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