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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,275.99 and 610.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,275.99 and 610.05 is: 841.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,275.99 = 610.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,275.99 = 610.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,275.99 × 610.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 778,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,417.70/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.98

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