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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.63, 1,276.96 and 610.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.63, 1,276.96 and 610.46 is: 842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.63 : 1,276.96 = 610.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.63/1,276.96 = 610.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.63x = 1,276.96 × 610.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.63x = 779,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,533.00/925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.16

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