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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.11, 1,276.66 and 505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.11, 1,276.66 and 505.47 is: 697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.11 : 1,276.66 = 505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.11/1,276.66 = 505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.11x = 1,276.66 × 505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.11x = 645,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,310.80/925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.55

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