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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,376.76 and 896.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,376.76 and 896.24 is: 1,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,376.76 = 896.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,376.76 = 896.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,376.76 × 896.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 1,233,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,907.38/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.78

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