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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.88, 1,277.71 and 532.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.88, 1,277.71 and 532.89 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 1,277.71 = 532.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/1,277.71 = 532.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 1,277.71 × 532.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 680,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,877.55/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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