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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,277.63 and 553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,277.63 and 553.06 is: 763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,277.63 = 553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,277.63 = 553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,277.63 × 553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 706,606.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,606.05/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.24

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