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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,274.82 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,274.82 and 629.04 is: 867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,274.82 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,274.82 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,274.82 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 801,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,912.77/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.59

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