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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,276.99 and 505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,276.99 and 505.69 is: 697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,276.99 = 505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,276.99 = 505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,276.99 × 505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 645,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,752.16/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.85

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