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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.67, 1,274.72 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.67, 1,274.72 and 570.36 is: 786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.67 : 1,274.72 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.67/1,274.72 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.67x = 1,274.72 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.67x = 727,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,049.67/924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.28

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