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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.20, 1,274.76 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.20, 1,274.76 and 702.68 is: 969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.20 : 1,274.76 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.20/1,274.76 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.20x = 1,274.76 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.20x = 895,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,748.36/924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.21

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