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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.12, 1,384.56 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.12, 1,384.56 and 491.04 is: 735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.12 : 1,384.56 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.12/1,384.56 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.12x = 1,384.56 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.12x = 679,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,874.34/924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.70

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