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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,277.73 and 645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,277.73 and 645.66 is: 891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,277.73 = 645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,277.73 = 645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,277.73 × 645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 824,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,979.15/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.16

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