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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.67, 1,277.69 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.67, 1,277.69 and 552.92 is: 763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.67 : 1,277.69 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.67/1,277.69 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.67x = 1,277.69 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.67x = 706,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,451.20/925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.18

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