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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,277.45 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,277.45 and 552.81 is: 762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,277.45 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,277.45 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,277.45 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 706,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,187.13/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.52

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