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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,277.51 and 645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,277.51 and 645.75 is: 891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,277.51 = 645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,277.51 = 645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,277.51 × 645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 824,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,948.85/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.34

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