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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,277.52 and 553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,277.52 and 553.22 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,277.52 = 553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,277.52 = 553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,277.52 × 553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 706,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,749.61/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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