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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,385.49 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,385.49 and 534.27 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,385.49 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,385.49 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,385.49 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 740,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,225.74/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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