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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,276.74 and 610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,276.74 and 610.29 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,276.74 = 610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,276.74 = 610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,276.74 × 610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 779,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,181.65/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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