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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.13, 1,384.03 and 539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.13, 1,384.03 and 539.65 is: 808.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.13 : 1,384.03 = 539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.13/1,384.03 = 539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.13x = 1,384.03 × 539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.13x = 746,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,891.79/924.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.21

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