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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,277.58 and 532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,277.58 and 532.88 is: 735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,277.58 = 532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,277.58 = 532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,277.58 × 532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 680,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,796.83/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.25

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