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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,275.03 and 736.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,275.03 and 736.62 is: 1,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,275.03 = 736.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,275.03 = 736.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,275.03 × 736.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 939,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,212.60/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.87

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