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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,275.80 and 676.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,275.80 and 676.39 is: 933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,275.80 = 676.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,275.80 = 676.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,275.80 × 676.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 862,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,931.79/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.52

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