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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,276.89 and 505.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,276.89 and 505.65 is: 697.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,276.89 = 505.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,276.89 = 505.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,276.89 × 505.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 645,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,659.43/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.79

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