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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,275.03 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,275.03 and 609.93 is: 841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,275.03 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,275.03 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,275.03 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 777,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,679.05/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.45

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