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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,385.52 and 870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,385.52 and 870.23 is: 1,303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,385.52 = 870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,385.52 = 870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,385.52 × 870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 1,205,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,714.14/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.62

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