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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,277.34 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,277.34 and 552.60 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,277.34 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,277.34 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,277.34 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 705,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,857.08/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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