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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,387.68 and 405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,387.68 and 405.01 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,387.68 = 405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,387.68 = 405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,387.68 × 405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 562,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,024.28/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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