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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,380.26 and 775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,380.26 and 775.74 is: 1,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,380.26 = 775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,380.26 = 775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,380.26 × 775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 1,070,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,722.89/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.81

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