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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.72, 1,276.94 and 610.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.72, 1,276.94 and 610.99 is: 842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.72 : 1,276.94 = 610.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.72/1,276.94 = 610.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.72x = 1,276.94 × 610.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.72x = 780,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,188.13/925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.79

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