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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.97, 1,387.47 and 803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.97, 1,387.47 and 803.47 is: 1,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.97 : 1,387.47 = 803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.97/1,387.47 = 803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.97x = 1,387.47 × 803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.97x = 1,114,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,790.52/924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.22

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