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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,277.19 and 627.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,277.19 and 627.11 is: 865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,277.19 = 627.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,277.19 = 627.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,277.19 × 627.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 800,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,941.48/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.09

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