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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,384.54 and 742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,384.54 and 742.97 is: 1,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,384.54 = 742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,384.54 = 742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,384.54 × 742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 1,028,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,677.47/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.36

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