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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.86, 1,385.57 and 793.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.86, 1,385.57 and 793.53 is: 1,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.86 : 1,385.57 = 793.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.86/1,385.57 = 793.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.86x = 1,385.57 × 793.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.86x = 1,099,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,493.35/924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.82

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