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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.15, 1,386.23 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.15, 1,386.23 and 461.24 is: 691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.15 : 1,386.23 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.15/1,386.23 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.15x = 1,386.23 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.15x = 639,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,375.49/924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.85

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