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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,276.76 and 552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,276.76 and 552.47 is: 762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,276.76 = 552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,276.76 = 552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,276.76 × 552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 705,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,362.45/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.28

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