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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.38, 1,385.34 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.38, 1,385.34 and 533.76 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.38 : 1,385.34 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.38/1,385.34 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.38x = 1,385.34 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.38x = 739,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,439.08/924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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