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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,276.49 and 547.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,276.49 and 547.38 is: 755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,276.49 = 547.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,276.49 = 547.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,276.49 × 547.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 698,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,726.46/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.07

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