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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.77, 1,275.94 and 614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.77, 1,275.94 and 614.27 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.77 : 1,275.94 = 614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.77/1,275.94 = 614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.77x = 1,275.94 × 614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.77x = 783,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,771.66/924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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