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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,384.38 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,384.38 and 576.64 is: 863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,384.38 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,384.38 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,384.38 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 798,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,288.88/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.80

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