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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.53, 1,277.05 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.53, 1,277.05 and 552.44 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.53 : 1,277.05 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.53/1,277.05 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.53x = 1,277.05 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.53x = 705,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,489.17/925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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