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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.42, 1,386.84 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.42, 1,386.84 and 652.26 is: 978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.42 : 1,386.84 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.42/1,386.84 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.42x = 1,386.84 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.42x = 904,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,580.26/924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.54

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