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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.81, 1,277.53 and 552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.81, 1,277.53 and 552.71 is: 762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.81 : 1,277.53 = 552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.81/1,277.53 = 552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.81x = 1,277.53 × 552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.81x = 706,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,105.42/925.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.69

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