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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.40, 1,378.69 and 836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.40, 1,378.69 and 836.92 is: 1,248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.40 : 1,378.69 = 836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.40/1,378.69 = 836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.40x = 1,378.69 × 836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.40x = 1,153,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,853.23/924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.22

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