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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.52, 1,391.56 and 824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.52, 1,391.56 and 824.04 is: 1,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.52 : 1,391.56 = 824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.52/1,391.56 = 824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.52x = 1,391.56 × 824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.52x = 1,146,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,701.10/923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.66

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