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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,413.36 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,413.36 and 617.88 is: 926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,413.36 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,413.36 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,413.36 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 873,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,286.88/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.82

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