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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,276.85 and 610.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,276.85 and 610.39 is: 842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,276.85 = 610.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,276.85 = 610.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,276.85 × 610.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 779,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,368.98/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.64

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