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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.40, 1,277.16 and 876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.40, 1,277.16 and 876.80 is: 1,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.40 : 1,277.16 = 876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.40/1,277.16 = 876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.40x = 1,277.16 × 876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.40x = 1,119,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,813.89/925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.09

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