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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,277.96 and 611.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,277.96 and 611.17 is: 843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,277.96 = 611.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,277.96 = 611.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,277.96 × 611.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 781,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,050.81/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.50

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