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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,382.73 and 648.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,382.73 and 648.85 is: 970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,382.73 = 648.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,382.73 = 648.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,382.73 × 648.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 897,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,184.36/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.24

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