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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.57, 1,277.39 and 552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.57, 1,277.39 and 552.55 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.57 : 1,277.39 = 552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.57/1,277.39 = 552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.57x = 1,277.39 × 552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.57x = 705,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,820.03/925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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