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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,275.96 and 659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,275.96 and 659.64 is: 910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,275.96 = 659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,275.96 = 659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,275.96 × 659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 841,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,674.25/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.43

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