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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,387.35 and 742.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,387.35 and 742.65 is: 1,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,387.35 = 742.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,387.35 = 742.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,387.35 × 742.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 1,030,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,315.48/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.98

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