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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.54, 1,277.21 and 505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.54, 1,277.21 and 505.90 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.54 : 1,277.21 = 505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.54/1,277.21 = 505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.54x = 1,277.21 × 505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.54x = 646,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,133.37/925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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