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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.57, 1,278.56 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.57, 1,278.56 and 612.50 is: 845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.57 : 1,278.56 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.57/1,278.56 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.57x = 1,278.56 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.57x = 783,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,108.54/926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.17

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