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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.25, 1,387.33 and 721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.25, 1,387.33 and 721.04 is: 1,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.25 : 1,387.33 = 721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.25/1,387.33 = 721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.25x = 1,387.33 × 721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.25x = 1,000,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,316.82/924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.30

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