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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,386.92 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,386.92 and 404.33 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,386.92 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,386.92 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,386.92 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 560,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,773.29/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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