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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.28, 1,275.36 and 738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.28, 1,275.36 and 738.28 is: 1,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.28 : 1,275.36 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.28/1,275.36 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.28x = 1,275.36 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.28x = 941,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,572.78/924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.71

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