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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.62, 1,387.53 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.62, 1,387.53 and 554.14 is: 831.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.62 : 1,387.53 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.62/1,387.53 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.62x = 1,387.53 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.62x = 768,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,883.10/924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.57

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