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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,388.18 and 780.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,388.18 and 780.74 is: 1,171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,388.18 = 780.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,388.18 = 780.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,388.18 × 780.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 1,083,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,802.66/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.79

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