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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,278.48 and 612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,278.48 and 612.08 is: 844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,278.48 = 612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,278.48 = 612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,278.48 × 612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 782,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,525.65/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.75

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