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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,278.45 and 646.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,278.45 and 646.83 is: 893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,278.45 = 646.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,278.45 = 646.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,278.45 × 646.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 826,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,939.81/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.13

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