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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.73, 1,275.57 and 675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.73, 1,275.57 and 675.74 is: 932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.73 : 1,275.57 = 675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.73/1,275.57 = 675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.73x = 1,275.57 × 675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.73x = 861,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,956.86/924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.12

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