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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.37, 1,276.64 and 610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.37, 1,276.64 and 610.78 is: 842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.37 : 1,276.64 = 610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.37/1,276.64 = 610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.37x = 1,276.64 × 610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.37x = 779,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,746.18/925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.63

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