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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,274.49 and 714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,274.49 and 714.34 is: 985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,274.49 = 714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,274.49 = 714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,274.49 × 714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 910,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,419.19/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.20

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