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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.64, 1,381.55 and 892.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.64, 1,381.55 and 892.35 is: 1,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.64 : 1,381.55 = 892.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.64/1,381.55 = 892.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.64x = 1,381.55 × 892.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.64x = 1,232,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,826.14/924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.30

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