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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.81, 1,274.76 and 629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.81, 1,274.76 and 629.58 is: 867.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.81 : 1,274.76 = 629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.81/1,274.76 = 629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.81x = 1,274.76 × 629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.81x = 802,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,563.40/924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.81

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