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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.83, 1,274.29 and 715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.83, 1,274.29 and 715.04 is: 985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.83 : 1,274.29 = 715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.83/1,274.29 = 715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.83x = 1,274.29 × 715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.83x = 911,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,160.16/924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.22

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