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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.08, 1,386.62 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.08, 1,386.62 and 396.93 is: 595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.08 : 1,386.62 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.08/1,386.62 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.08x = 1,386.62 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.08x = 550,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,389.09/924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.61

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