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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,276.58 and 505.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,276.58 and 505.42 is: 697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,276.58 = 505.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,276.58 = 505.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,276.58 × 505.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 645,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,209.06/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.49

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