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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,386.57 and 404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,386.57 and 404.55 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,386.57 = 404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,386.57 = 404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,386.57 × 404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 560,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,936.89/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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