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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.19, 1,276.76 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.19, 1,276.76 and 505.53 is: 697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.19 : 1,276.76 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.19/1,276.76 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.19x = 1,276.76 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.19x = 645,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,437.96/925.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.63

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