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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,277.28 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,277.28 and 552.56 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,277.28 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,277.28 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,277.28 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 705,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,773.84/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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