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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,273.65 and 644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,273.65 and 644.24 is: 887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,273.65 = 644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,273.65 = 644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,273.65 × 644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 820,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,533.50/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.54

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