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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.79, 1,276.99 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.79, 1,276.99 and 552.48 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.79 : 1,276.99 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.79/1,276.99 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.79x = 1,276.99 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.79x = 705,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,502.29/925.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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