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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.20, 1,384.25 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.20, 1,384.25 and 533.28 is: 798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.20 : 1,384.25 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.20/1,384.25 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.20x = 1,384.25 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.20x = 738,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,192.84/924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.74

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