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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.13, 1,275.76 and 713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.13, 1,275.76 and 713.83 is: 985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.13 : 1,275.76 = 713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.13/1,275.76 = 713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.13x = 1,275.76 × 713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.13x = 910,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,669.38/924.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.44

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