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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,277.92 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,277.92 and 611.28 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,277.92 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,277.92 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,277.92 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 781,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,166.94/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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