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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,277.69 and 553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,277.69 and 553.07 is: 763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,277.69 = 553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,277.69 = 553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,277.69 × 553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 706,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,652.32/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.22

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