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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.21, 1,376.39 and 891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.21, 1,376.39 and 891.88 is: 1,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.21 : 1,376.39 = 891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.21/1,376.39 = 891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.21x = 1,376.39 × 891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.21x = 1,227,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,573.50/924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.24

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