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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.27, 1,387.11 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.27, 1,387.11 and 557.94 is: 837.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.27 : 1,387.11 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.27/1,387.11 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.27x = 1,387.11 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.27x = 773,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,924.15/924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.34

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