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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.26, 1,384.59 and 728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.26, 1,384.59 and 728.22 is: 1,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.26 : 1,384.59 = 728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.26/1,384.59 = 728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.26x = 1,384.59 × 728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.26x = 1,008,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,286.13/924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.92

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