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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,277.61 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,277.61 and 547.74 is: 755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,277.61 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,277.61 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,277.61 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 699,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,798.10/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.93

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