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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,389.60 and 892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,389.60 and 892.12 is: 1,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,389.60 = 892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,389.60 = 892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,389.60 × 892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 1,239,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,689.95/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.26

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