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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,388.35 and 741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,388.35 and 741.52 is: 1,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,388.35 = 741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,388.35 = 741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,388.35 × 741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 1,029,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,489.29/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.32

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