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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.37, 1,275 and 727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.37, 1,275 and 727.54 is: 1,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.37 : 1,275 = 727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.37/1,275 = 727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.37x = 1,275 × 727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.37x = 927,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,613.50/924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.51

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