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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,386.54 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,386.54 and 595.10 is: 892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,386.54 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,386.54 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,386.54 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 825,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,123.02/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.50

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