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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,386.45 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,386.45 and 761.58 is: 1,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,386.45 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,386.45 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,386.45 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 1,055,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,892.59/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.37

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