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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,393.58 and 824.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,393.58 and 824.11 is: 1,237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,393.58 = 824.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,393.58 = 824.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,393.58 × 824.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 1,148,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,463.21/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.58

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