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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,277.82 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,277.82 and 676.08 is: 933.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,277.82 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,277.82 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,277.82 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 863,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,908.55/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.79

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