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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.41, 1,277.32 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.41, 1,277.32 and 552.64 is: 762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.41 : 1,277.32 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.41/1,277.32 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.41x = 1,277.32 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.41x = 705,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,898.12/925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.80

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