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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,275.80 and 677.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,275.80 and 677.31 is: 934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,275.80 = 677.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,275.80 = 677.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,275.80 × 677.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 864,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,108.71/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.18

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