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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,277.86 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,277.86 and 552.99 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,277.86 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,277.86 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,277.86 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 706,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,643.80/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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