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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.99, 1,273.08 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.99, 1,273.08 and 737.88 is: 1,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.99 : 1,273.08 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.99/1,273.08 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.99x = 1,273.08 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.99x = 939,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,380.27/924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.56

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