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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,274.13 and 675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,274.13 and 675.41 is: 930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,274.13 = 675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,274.13 = 675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,274.13 × 675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 860,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,553.77/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.85

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