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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,275.34 and 609.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,275.34 and 609.31 is: 840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,275.34 = 609.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,275.34 = 609.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,275.34 × 609.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 777,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,077.42/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.57

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