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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.07, 1,276.49 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.07, 1,276.49 and 551.97 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.07 : 1,276.49 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.07/1,276.49 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.07x = 1,276.49 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.07x = 704,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,581.43/925.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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