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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,386.52 and 742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,386.52 and 742.92 is: 1,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,386.52 = 742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,386.52 = 742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,386.52 × 742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 1,030,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,073.44/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.24

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