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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,278.12 and 611.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,278.12 and 611.29 is: 843.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,278.12 = 611.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,278.12 = 611.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,278.12 × 611.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 781,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,301.97/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.84

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