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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.31, 1,276.83 and 552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.31, 1,276.83 and 552.31 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.31 : 1,276.83 = 552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.31/1,276.83 = 552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.31x = 1,276.83 × 552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.31x = 705,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,205.98/925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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