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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,383.60 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,383.60 and 532.05 is: 796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,383.60 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,383.60 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,383.60 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 736,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,145.98/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.66

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