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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.06, 1,275.63 and 713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.06, 1,275.63 and 713.76 is: 985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.06 : 1,275.63 = 713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.06/1,275.63 = 713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.06x = 1,275.63 × 713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.06x = 910,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,493.67/924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.32

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