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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.02, 1,274.76 and 662.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.02, 1,274.76 and 662.39 is: 913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.02 : 1,274.76 = 662.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.02/1,274.76 = 662.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.02x = 1,274.76 × 662.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.02x = 844,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,381.90/924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.82

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