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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,276.38 and 610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,276.38 and 610.80 is: 842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,276.38 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,276.38 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,276.38 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 779,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,612.90/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.64

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