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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.26, 1,273.72 and 661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.26, 1,273.72 and 661.82 is: 912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.26 : 1,273.72 = 661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.26/1,273.72 = 661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.26x = 1,273.72 × 661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.26x = 842,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,973.37/924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.05

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