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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,276.58 and 703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,276.58 and 703.72 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,276.58 = 703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,276.58 = 703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,276.58 × 703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 898,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,354.88/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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