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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.02, 1,274.37 and 727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.02, 1,274.37 and 727.22 is: 1,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.02 : 1,274.37 = 727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.02/1,274.37 = 727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.02x = 1,274.37 × 727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.02x = 926,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,747.35/924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.95

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