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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.33, 1,384.37 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.33, 1,384.37 and 662.70 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.33 : 1,384.37 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.33/1,384.37 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.33x = 1,384.37 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.33x = 917,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,418.69/924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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