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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,276.53 and 505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,276.53 and 505.41 is: 697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,276.53 = 505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,276.53 = 505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,276.53 × 505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 645,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,171.03/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.44

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