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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.47, 1,387.91 and 848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.47, 1,387.91 and 848.06 is: 1,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.47 : 1,387.91 = 848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.47/1,387.91 = 848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.47x = 1,387.91 × 848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.47x = 1,177,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,026.14/924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.20

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