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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,386.40 and 923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,386.40 and 923.20 is: 1,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,386.40 = 923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,386.40 = 923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,386.40 × 923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 1,279,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,924.48/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.96

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