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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.17, 1,276.76 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.17, 1,276.76 and 505.53 is: 697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.17 : 1,276.76 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.17/1,276.76 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.17x = 1,276.76 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.17x = 645,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,440.48/925.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.65

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