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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.02, 1,274.76 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.02, 1,274.76 and 550.92 is: 760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.02 : 1,274.76 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.02/1,274.76 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.02x = 1,274.76 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.02x = 702,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,290.78/924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.04

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