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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,276.77 and 505.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,276.77 and 505.55 is: 697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,276.77 = 505.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,276.77 = 505.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,276.77 × 505.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 645,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,471.07/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.66

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