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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,386.54 and 554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,386.54 and 554.39 is: 831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,386.54 = 554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,386.54 = 554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,386.54 × 554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 768,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,674.90/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.75

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