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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,277.73 and 552.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,277.73 and 552.82 is: 762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,277.73 = 552.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,277.73 = 552.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,277.73 × 552.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 706,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,348.47/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.92

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