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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.94, 1,275.78 and 659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.94, 1,275.78 and 659.35 is: 909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.94 : 1,275.78 = 659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.94/1,275.78 = 659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.94x = 1,275.78 × 659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.94x = 841,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,185.54/924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.45

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