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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,276.62 and 688.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,276.62 and 688.35 is: 950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,276.62 = 688.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,276.62 = 688.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,276.62 × 688.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 878,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,761.38/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.33

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