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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,276.20 and 551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,276.20 and 551.57 is: 760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,276.20 = 551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,276.20 = 551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,276.20 × 551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 703,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,907.25/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.85

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