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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,275.84 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,275.84 and 688.50 is: 950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,275.84 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,275.84 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,275.84 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 878,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,415.84/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.08

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