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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,384.74 and 693.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,384.74 and 693.53 is: 1,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,384.74 = 693.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,384.74 = 693.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,384.74 × 693.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 960,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,351.81/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.92

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