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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.23, 1,276.57 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.23, 1,276.57 and 552.04 is: 761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.23 : 1,276.57 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.23/1,276.57 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.23x = 1,276.57 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.23x = 704,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,717.70/925.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.67

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