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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.67, 1,385.78 and 707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.67, 1,385.78 and 707.18 is: 1,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.67 : 1,385.78 = 707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.67/1,385.78 = 707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.67x = 1,385.78 × 707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.67x = 979,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,999.20/924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.84

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