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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.74, 1,274.61 and 655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.74, 1,274.61 and 655.21 is: 903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.74 : 1,274.61 = 655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.74/1,274.61 = 655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.74x = 1,274.61 × 655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.74x = 835,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,130.85/924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.10

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