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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,272.90 and 777.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,272.90 and 777.16 is: 1,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,272.90 = 777.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,272.90 = 777.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,272.90 × 777.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 989,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,246.96/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.57

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