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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.88, 1,277.57 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.88, 1,277.57 and 532.83 is: 735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 1,277.57 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/1,277.57 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 1,277.57 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 680,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,726.56/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.22

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