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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,384.08 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,384.08 and 599.08 is: 897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,384.08 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,384.08 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,384.08 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 829,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,174.65/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.22

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