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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,277.79 and 611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,277.79 and 611.05 is: 843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,277.79 = 611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,277.79 = 611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,277.79 × 611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 780,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,788.72/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.33

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