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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.03, 1,277.88 and 532.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.03, 1,277.88 and 532.97 is: 735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.03 : 1,277.88 = 532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.03/1,277.88 = 532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.03x = 1,277.88 × 532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.03x = 681,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,071.70/926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.47

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