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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,384.50 and 598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,384.50 and 598.74 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,384.50 = 598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,384.50 = 598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,384.50 × 598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 828,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,955.53/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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