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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,388.34 and 908.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,388.34 and 908.25 is: 1,363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,388.34 = 908.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,388.34 = 908.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,388.34 × 908.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 1,260,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,959.81/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.72

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