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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,274.73 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,274.73 and 613.62 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,274.73 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,274.73 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,274.73 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 782,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,199.82/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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