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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,275.96 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,275.96 and 610.92 is: 842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,275.96 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,275.96 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,275.96 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 779,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,509.48/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.42

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