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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.00, 1,383.91 and 533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.00, 1,383.91 and 533.07 is: 798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.00 : 1,383.91 = 533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.00/1,383.91 = 533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.00x = 1,383.91 × 533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.00x = 737,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,719.57/924.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.40

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