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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,384.95 and 717.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,384.95 and 717.79 is: 1,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,384.95 = 717.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,384.95 = 717.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,384.95 × 717.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 994,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,103.26/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.68

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