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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.09, 1,275.38 and 629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.09, 1,275.38 and 629.25 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.09 : 1,275.38 = 629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.09/1,275.38 = 629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.09x = 1,275.38 × 629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.09x = 802,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,532.87/924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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