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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,373.08 and 869.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,373.08 and 869.35 is: 1,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,373.08 = 869.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,373.08 = 869.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,373.08 × 869.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 1,193,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,687.10/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.74

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