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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,276.80 and 630.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,276.80 and 630.39 is: 870.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,276.80 = 630.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,276.80 = 630.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,276.80 × 630.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 804,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,875.57/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.18

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