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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,385.76 and 824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,385.76 and 824.48 is: 1,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,385.76 = 824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,385.76 = 824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,385.76 × 824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 1,142,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,531.40/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.28

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