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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,277.46 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,277.46 and 611.34 is: 843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,277.46 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,277.46 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,277.46 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 780,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,962.40/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.06

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