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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.70, 1,277.42 and 542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.70, 1,277.42 and 542.55 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.70 : 1,277.42 = 542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.70/1,277.42 = 542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.70x = 1,277.42 × 542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.70x = 693,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,062.53/925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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