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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.59, 1,273.02 and 784.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.59, 1,273.02 and 784.42 is: 1,080.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.59 : 1,273.02 = 784.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.59/1,273.02 = 784.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.59x = 1,273.02 × 784.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.59x = 998,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,582.35/924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.03

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