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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,277.94 and 771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,277.94 and 771.04 is: 1,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,277.94 = 771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,277.94 = 771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,277.94 × 771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 985,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,342.86/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.68

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