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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.20, 1,386.80 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.20, 1,386.80 and 397.05 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.20 : 1,386.80 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.20/1,386.80 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.20x = 1,386.80 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.20x = 550,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,626.95/924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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