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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,388.82 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,388.82 and 733.56 is: 1,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,388.82 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,388.82 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,388.82 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 1,018,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,782.80/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.86

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