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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,277.04 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,277.04 and 630.08 is: 869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,277.04 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,277.04 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,277.04 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 804,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,637.36/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.95

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