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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,384.80 and 739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,384.80 and 739.71 is: 1,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,384.80 = 739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,384.80 = 739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,384.80 × 739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 1,024,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,350.41/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.35

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