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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,274.81 and 739.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,274.81 and 739.13 is: 1,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,274.81 = 739.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,274.81 = 739.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,274.81 × 739.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 942,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,240.25/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.28

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