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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.97, 1,277.28 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.97, 1,277.28 and 611.24 is: 843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.97 : 1,277.28 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.97/1,277.28 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.97x = 1,277.28 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.97x = 780,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,718.24/925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.14

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