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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.42, 1,276.23 and 737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.42, 1,276.23 and 737.31 is: 1,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.42 : 1,276.23 = 737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.42/1,276.23 = 737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.42x = 1,276.23 × 737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.42x = 940,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,973.45/924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.91

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