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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,275.60 and 749.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,275.60 and 749.74 is: 1,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,275.60 = 749.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,275.60 = 749.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,275.60 × 749.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 956,368.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,368.34/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.25

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