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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,378.57 and 788.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,378.57 and 788.31 is: 1,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,378.57 = 788.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,378.57 = 788.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,378.57 × 788.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 1,086,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,744.46/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.63

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