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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,384.98 and 787.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,384.98 and 787.64 is: 1,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,384.98 = 787.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,384.98 = 787.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,384.98 × 787.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 1,090,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,865.65/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.03

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