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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,277.86 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,277.86 and 532.98 is: 735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,277.86 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,277.86 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,277.86 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 681,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,073.82/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.55

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