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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,386.77 and 616.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,386.77 and 616.97 is: 925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,386.77 = 616.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,386.77 = 616.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,386.77 × 616.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 855,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,591.54/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.45

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