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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.84, 1,274.70 and 749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.84, 1,274.70 and 749.88 is: 1,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.84 : 1,274.70 = 749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.84/1,274.70 = 749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.84x = 1,274.70 × 749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.84x = 955,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,872.04/924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.55

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