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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,276.44 and 552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,276.44 and 552.07 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,276.44 = 552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,276.44 = 552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,276.44 × 552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 704,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,684.23/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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