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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.61, 1,277.36 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.61, 1,277.36 and 552.98 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.61 : 1,277.36 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.61/1,277.36 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.61x = 1,277.36 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.61x = 706,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,345.38/925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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