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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,379.21 and 918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,379.21 and 918.90 is: 1,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,379.21 = 918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,379.21 = 918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,379.21 × 918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 1,267,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,356.07/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.15

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