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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,274.52 and 738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,274.52 and 738.36 is: 1,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,274.52 = 738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,274.52 = 738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,274.52 × 738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 941,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,054.59/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.65

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