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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.58, 1,278.23 and 611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.58, 1,278.23 and 611.97 is: 844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.58 : 1,278.23 = 611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.58/1,278.23 = 611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.58x = 1,278.23 × 611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.58x = 782,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,238.41/926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.22

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