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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.51, 1,277.35 and 677.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.51, 1,277.35 and 677.51 is: 935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.51 : 1,277.35 = 677.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.51/1,277.35 = 677.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.51x = 1,277.35 × 677.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.51x = 865,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,418.90/925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.07

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