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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,274.13 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,274.13 and 644.04 is: 887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,274.13 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,274.13 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,274.13 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 820,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,590.69/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.88

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