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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.07, 1,274.61 and 702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.07, 1,274.61 and 702.52 is: 969.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.07 : 1,274.61 = 702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.07/1,274.61 = 702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.07x = 1,274.61 × 702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.07x = 895,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,439.02/924.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.02

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