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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,276.08 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,276.08 and 649.44 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,276.08 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,276.08 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,276.08 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 828,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,737.40/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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