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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.58, 1,386.69 and 594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.58, 1,386.69 and 594.99 is: 892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.58 : 1,386.69 = 594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.58/1,386.69 = 594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.58x = 1,386.69 × 594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.58x = 825,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,064.45/924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.37

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