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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.67, 1,277.21 and 552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.67, 1,277.21 and 552.57 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.67 : 1,277.21 = 552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.67/1,277.21 = 552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.67x = 1,277.21 × 552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.67x = 705,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,749.74/925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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