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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.53, 1,277.04 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.53, 1,277.04 and 552.67 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.53 : 1,277.04 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.53/1,277.04 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.53x = 1,277.04 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.53x = 705,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,786.21/925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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