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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.67, 1,275.65 and 609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.67, 1,275.65 and 609.54 is: 840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.67 : 1,275.65 = 609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.67/1,275.65 = 609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.67x = 1,275.65 × 609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.67x = 777,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,559.70/924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.91

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