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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.49, 1,277.17 and 552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.49, 1,277.17 and 552.49 is: 762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.49 : 1,277.17 = 552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.49/1,277.17 = 552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.49x = 1,277.17 × 552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.49x = 705,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,623.65/925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.43

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