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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.77, 1,277.32 and 615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.77, 1,277.32 and 615.27 is: 848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.77 : 1,277.32 = 615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.77/1,277.32 = 615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.77x = 1,277.32 × 615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.77x = 785,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,896.68/925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.91

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