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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,385.25 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,385.25 and 599.24 is: 897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,385.25 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,385.25 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,385.25 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 830,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,090.28/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.84

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