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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,274.96 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,274.96 and 574.88 is: 792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,274.96 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,274.96 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,274.96 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 732,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,949.00/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.69

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