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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.01, 1,274.30 and 609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.01, 1,274.30 and 609.16 is: 840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.01 : 1,274.30 = 609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.01/1,274.30 = 609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.01x = 1,274.30 × 609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.01x = 776,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,252.59/924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.09

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