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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.41, 1,274.38 and 658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.41, 1,274.38 and 658.99 is: 908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.41 : 1,274.38 = 658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.41/1,274.38 = 658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.41x = 1,274.38 × 658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.41x = 839,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,800.16/924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.47

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