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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,274.02 and 662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,274.02 and 662 is: 912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,274.02 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,274.02 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,274.02 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 843,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,401.24/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.34

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