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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,277.13 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,277.13 and 626.90 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,277.13 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,277.13 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,277.13 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 800,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,635.99/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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