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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.33, 1,386.50 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.33, 1,386.50 and 539.31 is: 808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.33 : 1,386.50 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.33/1,386.50 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.33x = 1,386.50 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.33x = 747,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,753.32/924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.97

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