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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.44, 1,386.66 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.44, 1,386.66 and 542.12 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.44 : 1,386.66 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.44/1,386.66 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.44x = 1,386.66 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.44x = 751,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,736.12/924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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