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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,383.84 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,383.84 and 731.04 is: 1,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,383.84 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,383.84 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,383.84 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 1,011,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,642.39/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.85

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