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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.18, 1,384.86 and 704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.18, 1,384.86 and 704.48 is: 1,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.18 : 1,384.86 = 704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.18/1,384.86 = 704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.18x = 1,384.86 × 704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.18x = 975,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,606.17/924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.65

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