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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,275.61 and 882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,275.61 and 882.72 is: 1,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,275.61 = 882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,275.61 = 882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,275.61 × 882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 1,126,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,006.46/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.31

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