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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,273.70 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,273.70 and 608.72 is: 839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,273.70 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,273.70 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,273.70 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 775,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,326.66/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.10

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