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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,278.34 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,278.34 and 611.12 is: 843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,278.34 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,278.34 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,278.34 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 781,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,219.14/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.70

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