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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.55, 1,275.35 and 767.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.55, 1,275.35 and 767.95 is: 1,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.55 : 1,275.35 = 767.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.55/1,275.35 = 767.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.55x = 1,275.35 × 767.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.55x = 979,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,398.00/924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.33

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