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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,275.69 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,275.69 and 625.35 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,275.69 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,275.69 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,275.69 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 797,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,752.74/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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