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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,276.43 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,276.43 and 610.08 is: 842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,276.43 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,276.43 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,276.43 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 778,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,724.41/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.18

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