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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,383.66 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,383.66 and 598.62 is: 896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,383.66 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,383.66 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,383.66 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 828,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,286.55/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.18

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