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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.32, 1,387.69 and 618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.32, 1,387.69 and 618.14 is: 928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.32 : 1,387.69 = 618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.32/1,387.69 = 618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.32x = 1,387.69 × 618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.32x = 857,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,786.70/924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.02

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