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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.31, 1,386.14 and 663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.31, 1,386.14 and 663.53 is: 995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.31 : 1,386.14 = 663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.31/1,386.14 = 663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.31x = 1,386.14 × 663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.31x = 919,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,748.38/924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.07

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