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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.49, 1,275.99 and 609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.49, 1,275.99 and 609.22 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.49 : 1,275.99 = 609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.49/1,275.99 = 609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.49x = 1,275.99 × 609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.49x = 777,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,352.25/924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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