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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,277.55 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,277.55 and 552.81 is: 762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,277.55 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,277.55 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,277.55 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 706,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,242.42/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.98

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