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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.81, 1,272.81 and 662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.81, 1,272.81 and 662.37 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.81 : 1,272.81 = 662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.81/1,272.81 = 662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.81x = 1,272.81 × 662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.81x = 843,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,071.16/924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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