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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,274.74 and 644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,274.74 and 644.47 is: 888.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,274.74 = 644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,274.74 = 644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,274.74 × 644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 821,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,531.69/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.87

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