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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.36, 1,274.76 and 830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.36, 1,274.76 and 830.12 is: 1,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.36 : 1,274.76 = 830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.36/1,274.76 = 830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.36x = 1,274.76 × 830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.36x = 1,058,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,203.77/924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.80

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