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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,274.05 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,274.05 and 644.63 is: 887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,274.05 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,274.05 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,274.05 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 821,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,290.85/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.99

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