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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,374.84 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,374.84 and 913.76 is: 1,362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,374.84 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,374.84 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,374.84 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 1,256,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,273.80/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.61

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