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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,274.07 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,274.07 and 662.07 is: 912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,274.07 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,274.07 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,274.07 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 843,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,523.52/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.40

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