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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.56, 1,274.28 and 691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.56, 1,274.28 and 691.28 is: 952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.56 : 1,274.28 = 691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.56/1,274.28 = 691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.56x = 1,274.28 × 691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.56x = 880,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,884.28/924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.76

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