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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,274.48 and 675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,274.48 and 675.94 is: 931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,274.48 = 675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,274.48 = 675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,274.48 × 675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 861,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,472.01/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.72

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