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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.62, 1,385.76 and 770.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.62, 1,385.76 and 770.36 is: 1,154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.62 : 1,385.76 = 770.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.62/1,385.76 = 770.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.62x = 1,385.76 × 770.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.62x = 1,067,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,534.07/924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.57

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