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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,276.66 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,276.66 and 552.11 is: 761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,276.66 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,276.66 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,276.66 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 704,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,851.06/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.76

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