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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.40, 1,386.60 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.40, 1,386.60 and 808.98 is: 1,213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.40 : 1,386.60 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.40/1,386.60 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.40x = 1,386.60 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.40x = 1,121,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,731.67/924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.47

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