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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.62, 1,274.54 and 644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.62, 1,274.54 and 644.56 is: 888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.62 : 1,274.54 = 644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.62/1,274.54 = 644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.62x = 1,274.54 × 644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.62x = 821,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,511.09/924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.49

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