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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,277.14 and 675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,277.14 and 675.58 is: 933.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,277.14 = 675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,277.14 = 675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,277.14 × 675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 862,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,810.24/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.11

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