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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.63, 1,277.37 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.63, 1,277.37 and 505.98 is: 698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.63 : 1,277.37 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.63/1,277.37 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.63x = 1,277.37 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.63x = 646,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,323.67/925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.25

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