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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,275.92 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,275.92 and 610.88 is: 842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,275.92 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,275.92 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,275.92 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 779,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,434.01/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.30

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