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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,270.47 and 824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,270.47 and 824.04 is: 1,136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,270.47 = 824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,270.47 = 824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,270.47 × 824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 1,046,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,918.10/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.42

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