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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,277.79 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,277.79 and 533.04 is: 735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,277.79 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,277.79 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,277.79 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 681,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,113.18/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.55

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