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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.46, 1,284.95 and 924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.46, 1,284.95 and 924.34 is: 1,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.46 : 1,284.95 = 924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.46/1,284.95 = 924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.46x = 1,284.95 × 924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.46x = 1,187,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,730.68/939.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.27

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