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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,285.64 and 924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,285.64 and 924.84 is: 1,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,285.64 = 924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,285.64 = 924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,285.64 × 924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 1,189,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,006.67/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.95

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