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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.59, 1,276.71 and 552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.59, 1,276.71 and 552.27 is: 761.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,276.71 = 552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,276.71 = 552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,276.71 × 552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 705,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,088.63/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.77

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