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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,276.83 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,276.83 and 552.39 is: 761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,276.83 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,276.83 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,276.83 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 705,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,308.12/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.94

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