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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,384.41 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,384.41 and 763.02 is: 1,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,384.41 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,384.41 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,384.41 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 1,056,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,332.52/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.48

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