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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,385.46 and 559.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,385.46 and 559.17 is: 837.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,385.46 = 559.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,385.46 = 559.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,385.46 × 559.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 774,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,707.67/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.99

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