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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,384.32 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,384.32 and 679.20 is: 1,017.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,384.32 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,384.32 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,384.32 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 940,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,230.14/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.57

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