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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,387.32 and 760.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,387.32 and 760.46 is: 1,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,387.32 = 760.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,387.32 = 760.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,387.32 × 760.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 1,055,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,001.37/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.89

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