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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.03, 1,383.98 and 716.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.03, 1,383.98 and 716.99 is: 1,073.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.03 : 1,383.98 = 716.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.03/1,383.98 = 716.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.03x = 1,383.98 × 716.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.03x = 992,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,289.32/924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.87

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