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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.11, 1,274.92 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.11, 1,274.92 and 592.48 is: 817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.11 : 1,274.92 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.11/1,274.92 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.11x = 1,274.92 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.11x = 755,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,364.60/924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.40

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