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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,277.84 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,277.84 and 532.91 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,277.84 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,277.84 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,277.84 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 680,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,970.25/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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