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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,387.08 and 719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,387.08 and 719.36 is: 1,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,387.08 = 719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,387.08 = 719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,387.08 × 719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 997,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,809.87/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.44

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