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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.06, 1,384.83 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.06, 1,384.83 and 539.58 is: 808.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.06 : 1,384.83 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.06/1,384.83 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.06x = 1,384.83 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.06x = 747,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,226.57/924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.63

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