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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,273.90 and 661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,273.90 and 661.95 is: 912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,273.90 = 661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,273.90 = 661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,273.90 × 661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 843,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,250.08/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.23

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