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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,276.91 and 521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,276.91 and 521.55 is: 719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,276.91 = 521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,276.91 = 521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,276.91 × 521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 665,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,969.80/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.71

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