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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,386.16 and 594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,386.16 and 594.24 is: 891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,386.16 = 594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,386.16 = 594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,386.16 × 594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 823,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,711.72/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.30

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