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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,385.28 and 808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,385.28 and 808.16 is: 1,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,385.28 = 808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,385.28 = 808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,385.28 × 808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 1,119,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,527.88/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.98

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