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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,386.99 and 873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,386.99 and 873.90 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,386.99 = 873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,386.99 = 873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,386.99 × 873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 1,212,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,090.56/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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