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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,278.11 and 611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,278.11 and 611.33 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,278.11 = 611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,278.11 = 611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,278.11 × 611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 781,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,346.99/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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