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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.98, 1,276.68 and 610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.98, 1,276.68 and 610.30 is: 842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.98 : 1,276.68 = 610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.98/1,276.68 = 610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.98x = 1,276.68 × 610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.98x = 779,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,151.42/924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.35

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