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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,387.44 and 743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,387.44 and 743.52 is: 1,115.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,387.44 = 743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,387.44 = 743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,387.44 × 743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 1,031,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,589.39/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.86

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