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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.00, 1,386.17 and 779.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.00, 1,386.17 and 779.11 is: 1,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.00 : 1,386.17 = 779.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.00/1,386.17 = 779.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.00x = 1,386.17 × 779.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.00x = 1,079,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,968.08/924.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.80

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