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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.33, 1,382.99 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.33, 1,382.99 and 664.92 is: 994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.33 : 1,382.99 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.33/1,382.99 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.33x = 1,382.99 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.33x = 919,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,574.39/924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.86

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