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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,387.47 and 534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,387.47 and 534.56 is: 802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,387.47 = 534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,387.47 = 534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,387.47 × 534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 741,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,685.96/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.54

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