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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.27, 1,276.89 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.27, 1,276.89 and 552.32 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.27 : 1,276.89 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.27/1,276.89 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.27x = 1,276.89 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.27x = 705,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,251.88/925.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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