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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.07, 1,385.89 and 533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.07, 1,385.89 and 533.24 is: 799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.07 : 1,385.89 = 533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.07/1,385.89 = 533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.07x = 1,385.89 × 533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.07x = 739,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,011.98/924.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.74

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