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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.88, 1,377.01 and 911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.88, 1,377.01 and 911.96 is: 1,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.88 : 1,377.01 = 911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.88/1,377.01 = 911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.88x = 1,377.01 × 911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.88x = 1,255,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,768.87/924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.77

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