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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,277.16 and 505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,277.16 and 505.83 is: 698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,277.16 = 505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,277.16 = 505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,277.16 × 505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 646,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,016.93/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.05

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